Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2026 March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, with National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day falling on 25 March 2026. Cerebral Palsy is the name for a group of lifelong conditions that affect movement and co-ordination. It is usually caused by an injury to the brain that occurs before, during or soon after […]
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World Encephalitis Day – 22 February 2026 22 February 2026 marks World Encephalitis Day, a global awareness campaign highlighting a serious and often misunderstood condition that affects hundreds of thousands of people each year. Encephalitis affects over 500,000 people worldwide annually. The condition has an estimated 1.44 million cases globally and causes approximately 89,900 deaths. […]
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PM Law Closing Down – What Happens to Your Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence Claim? If you are searching for “PM Law closing”, “PM Law closed down”, or “what happened to PM Law?” – you are not alone. Following the closure of PM Law, many clients with ongoing Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims are […]
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Children’s Claims Following a Road Traffic Accident If your child has been hurt in a road traffic accident — whether as a pedestrian, cyclist, passenger or otherwise — it can be a stressful and confusing experience. As a parent, your priority is your child’s health and wellbeing. But if their injury was caused by someone […]
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Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, held each February in the UK, aims to raise awareness of symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. In the UK, around 9,000 people are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer each year, making it the 14th most common cancer in the UK. What Is Oesophageal Cancer? The oesophagus […]
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When and Why Families Seek Anonymity in Birth Brain Injury Claims Cases involving severe birth-related brain injuries often attract public attention, particularly where substantial compensation is approved to fund lifelong care. While the principle of open justice means court hearings are usually public, families caring for children with profound needs may face additional distress and […]
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Cereulide Toxin Poisoning Linked to Recalled Baby Formula It has been reported that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating 36 cases of children falling ill after being fed batches of baby formula that have since been recalled. It is understood that Nestlé recalled more than 60 batches of its SMA baby formula in […]
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Unsure If Your Student Tenancy Deposit Was Protected? Many students renting in England are unaware that landlords are legally required to protect tenancy deposits in a government-approved scheme and provide prescribed information within strict time limits. Unfortunately, failures to comply with these rules are common in student lets. We have recently published a detailed FAQ […]
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Children Harmed by Orthopaedic Surgeon at Great Ormond Street Hospital A report has been published following an investigation into Yaser Jabbar, a “world-famous” orthopaedic surgeon who operated on 789 children at Great Ormond Street Hospital between 2017 and 2022. Mr Jabbar specialised in complex surgery to lengthen and reconstruct children’s limbs. It has been reported […]
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Review into Treatment Provided by Leslie Irwin, Hand and Wrist Orthopaedic Surgeon Orthopaedic Surgeon Leslie Irwin, who specialised in hand and wrist surgery, worked for South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust between 2001 and 2023. He also carried out private practice at Spire Washington Hospital. It is understood that Mr Irwin retired from NHS […]